Mark Theisinger, an expert photographer known for his work with UK tabloids, has discovered an enduring faith in Jesus Christ.
Now based in Launceston, North Cornwall, he runs his own photography studio while dedicating his spare time to church and outreach work. Though he still takes assignments from top newspaper editors, his true passion is capturing Christian worship festivals, which have turn out to be a source of inspiration for his faith.
Reflecting on his early interest in photography, Mark shares, “In my mid-teens, I got my first camera – in the times of film – but didn’t really take up photography until just a few years later in 1990 whilst on a missions trip within the Philippines.”
This trip marked the start of his dual pursuit in photography and faith.
Mark’s spiritual awakening began in his teens.
“I used to be around 16 or 17, in the course of the mid-Eighties, and a few friends went to a youth meeting and had given their lives to the Lord. I used to be curious. After some time, I went and the presence of God was so strong on me. I asked the pastor what was happening, and he explained the Gospel. I prayed there after which and asked Jesus into my heart.”
This transformative experience initially led to a struggle, but ultimately to a renewed and enduring commitment.
“My whole outlook modified for the higher. Yet I turned away from the Lord just a few months later and knew I used to be running from Him. His love kept pursuing me, and after just a few months – sometimes wishing I had never prayed as I now knew I used to be His and the reality was in me – I rededicated my life fully and totally and have been living for Him ever since.”
Throughout his skilled profession, Mark has found strength in his faith in Christ.
“Through really good and really bad times, He has been the abiding strength that has sustained me. In ministry and as a photographer, it has been such a blessing to see how Jesus has used me.”
One of Mark’s most cherished photographs is certainly one of late evangelist Reinhard Bonnke.
“My favourite picture to at the present time, and I’ve photographed him repeatedly in other places, is of Reinhard Bonnke preaching at a big open-air crusade in Birmingham in 1992. It was in the course of the end of a message, and he gave an altar call. Being behind him and catching the people’s faces as they prayed still blesses me to at the present time. I’m wondering what became of those individuals, churches, and communities because of this of that big event happening.”
In addition to his work in photography and ministry, Mark has views on the role of artificial intelligence in his field.
“AI is useful in some situations for editing should you are creating a creative piece of labor, but it surely’s a no-no for accurate truth-telling work for journalism.”
Theisinger’s journey through faith and photography continues to encourage him and people he captures through his lens. His work not only documents the ability and fantastic thing about Christian worship but additionally reflects his enduring commitment to his faith and the positive impact it has had on his life.
